lighter
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For a lighter read, don’t miss our look at a surprisingly hot market for winemakers—it happens to be 30,000 feet in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Although lighter winds are expected on Monday, forecasters have warned temperatures are likely to rise again later in the week.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Wonder Man” indeed reveals this dramatic actor’s lighter side, but it’s Abdul-Mateen’s consistent ability to draw out his characters’ vulnerability that’s wielded so effectively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Any theory involving a hidden attractive force may need to account for the possibility that dark matter becomes effectively lighter as the Universe evolves.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
But it was little comfort, and Boaz was certain that as soon as the lion realized they were a much more appetizing prospect than a flimsy lighter, it’d be back.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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